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BRAIN POWER Our Genie to Success - by Michele Blood- ***The Why, How, Where and When of Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneDaily meditation is an essential Spiritual practice of the Integrated Ascended Master. It is the process of withdrawing our attention from the outer world and directing it towards the inner world. Why should I meditate? To quiet the mind, enter a space of no thought, attune with Spirit, and ...
Views: 2007 - ***To See Things Change in the World, we Must Change the Way we See Things - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIn order to see things change in the world, we must change the way we see things! The Integrated Ascended Master realizes that the world we see is a projection of our own thinking. What we see in the world is determined by our own thinking. There is a way of thinking that can give us ...
Views: 2551(3 votes) - Surrender - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Sandra DawesI was reading Caroline Myss’ book Defy Gravity the other day and I came upon the word surrender. For some reason it gave me pause, and immediately I decided that it would be the subject of my next article. What is it about the word surrender? Why did it seem to be something I needed to give ...
Views: 1730(3 votes) - A Prince On The Garbage Dump - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from David SamuelIn many mystical teachings there is a common thought which, if you think about, may help you get a better grip on your life. Here are a few different lines, read each one on its own, and then see how they all come together like pieces of a jigsaw: God created all creatures equal, except ...
Views: 1101 - 10 KEYS TO AWAKEN PASSION, PURPOSE, & THE AUTHENTIC SELF! - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Paul Justi10 KEYS TO AWAKENING PASSION, PURPOSE, CLARITY, LOVE, & LIGHT! 1. Get in Touch With Your Passion & Real Reason for Living! So many just go to work every day and dream about becoming something bigger but never create thier dreams. Is this really living? Passion in life is connecting with ...
Views: 1245 - ***Three Golden Keys to Transcend Maya and the Dweller on the Threshold - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneIn the Narada Bhakti Sutra, a popular Sutra in Hindu tradition, the sage Narada shares the secrets to overcome maya. In essence, maya is the unreal that hides the Real. It is the sum total of all the illusions, glamours and projections that hide our Real Self – our Eternal Self or God Self, also ...
Views: 2869 - ***How to Find the Answer to one of the Greatest Questions of All Time - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneOne of the greatest questions of all time is, “Who is God? What is God? Where is God? How can I find Him/Her?” From time immemorial humanity has asked itself this question of all questions, however, the problem was that having collectively erroneously identified ourselves with our physical ...
Views: 2008(1 vote) - ***How to have Certainty in an Uncertain World - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneWe are living in an uncertain world and in uncertain times. And deep inside of us, this uncertainty makes us long for certainty in our lives. The only thing that is certain in this world and that can give us the certainty we so deeply desire is our true Self. Our true Self is eternally the ...
Views: 2652(1 vote) - ***Why this Forgetfulness about our Divine Origin? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAs has been said many times in Spiritual circles, “We are not humans having a Spiritual experience. We are Spiritual beings having a human experience.” Our true identity is our God Self, our Eternal Self, our Monad or Mighty I AM Presence – whatever term you prefer. And our God Self has ...
Views: 2060 - Does Brain Wave mp3 really work ? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from David KigerIt is now very possible to highten your brain power with advanced and new brain Wave mp3 technology.New research show that altered states of consciousness and instant states of higher mind power can be achieved by using brain wave mp3 recordings. This method can be used because it is legal and ...
Views: 2245 - Principles Used In Mysticsm - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from rachel annPeople and religions around the world use the term mysticism to describe a craving for spirituality harmony with God or another being, and a personal experience of some kind of religious truth. In psychic circles, it is the awareness of an additional part or telepathic communication or obscure ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Enlightenment & The Power of Now - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"It's very easy to carry the past around with you. To think about what happened yesterday or a year ago or 20 years ago. To think you could have done something different that would have made things better. Or link all of the memories together into a story and calling it ...
Views: 1110(1 vote) - What is Meditation? - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Kip MazuyWhat is Meditation? This is a tricky question because meditation is beyond the understanding of the mind. Meditation could even be said to be the recognition of what you are beyond the mind and body. Beyond thinking, there is a sense that you exist. Not existing as a name or person, ...
Views: 1156(2 votes) - How To Build Self-Esteem In Seven Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Belinda DalyWhat is self-esteem? Well, self-esteem is the contrast between the sensation of being very confident and powerful in all you do, and the emotion of being scared witless. How you perceive yourself has a huge bearing on how others observe you. The fact is, the more self-esteem you have, the more ...
Views: 1077 - Oneness - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Michelle MorovatyTo be One with Oneself does not exclude others. In the midst of everyday "doings" we can be One as we Meditate on the Power of the Present Moment. How to BE One when One is lied to, cheated, ignorant, disappointed, powerless, hopeless, sad, depessed, oppressed, suppressed, unloved, ...
Views: 1232 - What is Our Purpose in Life - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Randi FineDo you remember being a child and asking your teacher or parent why you had to learn something that you'd never use in life? A child's world is small; their limited perspective is based on the quality of love they receive, what their senses tell them, and what they have experienced in their ...
Views: 2217(2 votes) - PAYING ATTENTION TO THE COSMIC TUMBLERS - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2011 from Chelle ThompsonIn the movie ‘Field of Dreams,” Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) quotes author Terence Mann (James Earl Jones ) as saying: “There comes a time when all the cosmic tumblers have clicked into place — and the universe opens itself up for a few seconds to show you what’s possible.” In the film, ...
Views: 6766(1 vote) - Attainin Witness Consciousness in Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"If you observe your experience in this moment, then you are not controlling this moment in any way, you are not involved with it in any way. From witnessing, there is the flow of energy that is happening, that is arising by itself, that is creating the movement of ...
Views: 1097(2 votes) - Did you know that DNA can be influenced and reprogrammed by Light and Sound frequencies? - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2011 from VIE (Helene Fallateuf)The human DNA is a biological in many aspects to the artificial one. There is evidence for a whole new type of medicine in which DNA can be influenced and reprogrammed by Light & Sounds frequencies WITHOUT cutting out and replacing single genes. According to the Russian researchers, our DNA is ...
Views: 1131 - Being Open To Your Future - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoLife is not about making plans or deciding how your future will be. The life we live is about right now, today, and no other time. When we let go of our ideas for our future, when we shed our predetermined goals and open ourselves up to now, we can start to live the life we are meant to and ...
Views: 1251(2 votes) - The Moment You Are In Is The Only One That Exists - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from Adam BenedettoBeing in the moment is a very important tool to finding happiness in your life, for if we are forever looking elsewhere, we will never be happy now. If we are always looking back at the life we had, we are losing our presence in now. Living in the moment is about being present; it is being ...
Views: 1131(1 vote) - Remote Viewing & Telepathy - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2011 from rachel annPsychics do not need formal training to transmit and receive information through telepathic channels. It is evident that sick people recover miraculously thorough faith healing than other patients in the same hospital ward. Similar research done for the psychic society concurs that remote ...
Views: 2866 - The good, the bad and the Shadow - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Kiril StoycheffWe live in a bipolar world, and because of that, we have been taught to avoid one of the poles – the evil, and to aim for the other one – the good (according to our impressions about good and evil). They form under the influence of the philosophical and moral points of view that our parents, ...
Views: 517(1 vote) - "Serenity No Matter What" - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Susan FoxleyYour child gets suspended from school. The car breaks down on the highway. Oh no, a flunked final. A wife asks for a divorce. The doctor tells you that you have a terminal disease. We survive a natural disaster. Can we match calamity with serenity. No matter what comes down the pike, can ...
Views: 2274(1 vote) - ***Attachment gone. Deliverance won. - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe Bhagavad-Gita teaches, “Attachment gone. Deliverance won.” The purpose of life is to realize God and our God Self. We accomplish this by delivering ourselves from our attachment to the lower self and instead attaching ourselves to our Higher Self. So the easiest and in truth only ...
Views: 1983 - ***Life is a Battlefield and How to win this Battle - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneAs Paramahansa Yogananda, the Indian guru, said, “Life is a battlefield.” The ultimate advice to the soldier on the “battle field of life” comes from Krishna to Arjuna in the Bhagavad-Gita, when He said: tasmat sarvesu kalesu mam anusmara yudhya ca mayy arpita-mano-buddhir mam evaishyasy ...
Views: 4715 - The Soul - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Peter DennisWe often hear people use the word “soul.” They talk about “mind-body-soul”, they might state that someone “has soul,” they can point to a “poor soul,” they may designate certain individuals as “soul mates,” and they could talk about operating on a “soul level.” What exactly are they talking ...
Views: 1351(1 vote) - December 21, 2012 – The Great Shift - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from Peter DennisThis is the date that the Pre-Columbian Mayan calendar ends. It seems that no one really knows what is supposed to happen after this date, but there is a great deal of speculation, ranging from the end of the world to a dawning of a new enlightened age. On the one hand, we have movies like 2012, ...
Views: 1967 - Sharing Some Information on Religions of the World: The BAHAI Faith - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Information on Religions of the World: The BAHAI Faith Submitter: Craig Lock Category (key words): religion, religions, Bahai, peace, religious tolerance, religious unity, faith, beliefs, spirituality, spiritual unity The submitter’s blog (with extracts from his ...
Views: 928 - Letting Go Of Your Ideas Of The World - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Adam BenedettoWhen we let go of our ideas of the world around us, we begin to see what is really there. When we open ourselves up to what is real, we begin to live the life we are really living. Just by setting aside our agendas, expectations, control, and the process we normally live by, we escape the ...
Views: 1379 - The Great Awakening - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Rev. Elaine Torrance-GingrichThe world in which we now reside is the result of all the desires/creations of those that came before. For me, this seems to be a time of a "great awakening". Humanity is evolving and this is very exciting. More and more are beginning to become aware that there is so much more than what our ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - The Power of Beliefs - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Cheryl HitchcockHave you ever been to a party with a friend and discussed the event with one another at the end of the night? Your friend may gush about what a great party it was and how the music and food was amazing. And you may strongly disagree. You may feel as though the people at the party were boring, ...
Views: 1101 - Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam - Are the Differences Between Muslim Shiites & Sunnis Major? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some More Information on Major Religions of the World: Islam - Are the Differences Between Muslim Shiites & Sunnis Major? Submitted by: Craig Lock Category (key words): Islam, religion, faith, beliefs, Shiites, Sunnis, spiritual unity Web site: ...
Views: 779 - MOJO the Messenger - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Melissa MOJO HunterMOJO…the Messenger How does one know what you know? One night after socializing on Facebook, I turned off my laptop and then went to turn off my speakers. AFTER turning them off a man’s calm, loving voice came through the unpowered device and said, “How does one know what you know?” ...
Views: 2584 - Evolving As a Person - Change Your Story and Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisIn a recent interview, the author recognizes how her personal journey has changed her life. As a Spiritual Educator she now shares her wisdom with the world. Q. Where does personal growth begin? A. Personal growth begins with the discovery of the Christ within. This is our higher Self, ...
Views: 3093(2 votes) - Basic Principles of Islam: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Basic Principles of Islam: What Do Muslims Believe about Jesus? Author: Mohammed F Thompson Submitted (with permission) by: Craig Lock Category (key words/tags): religion, Islam, Jesus, faith, beliefs, peace, spiritual, spiritual unity Web site: www.voiceofislamtv.com ...
Views: 1325 - 19 Spiritual Myths That Hold You Back - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lola JonesHere are some common myths to bust free from: 1. Your will vs. God's will? When you are living as your Large Self, there is no difference in your will and God's will. Your will IS God's will. This also relates to... 2. God is some authority figure who tells you what to do or what is right. ...
Views: 1387(1 vote) - How Do Judgments About Money Affect You? - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Lola JonesIf money is an issue for you, this article can be at least one piece of the puzzle that helps you change your vibration about money. Reading the book, Things Are Going Great In My Absence: How To Let Go And Let The Divine Do The Heavy Lifting has changed many people's vibration about money, and ...
Views: 1256 - Learn This Advanced Meditation Technique for Spiritual Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"If you close your eyes and stop thinking even for a second you will discover all that is here is impersonal attention. So a good meditation technique is to keep your focus on this impersonal attention. Which is really saying turn your attention back upon itself until you are ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - ***The first lesson on the Spiritual path: Owning your Personal Power - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David Stone"The single most important quality to achieving psychological and spiritual health is learning to own your personal power." Dr. Joshua David Stone The conscious mind is the reasoning mind, whereas the subconscious mind is the non-reasoning mind. The superconscious mind is the all-knowing ...
Views: 5798 - What Walt Whitman Taught Me About Enlightenment - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2011 from Wil WordsmithMy introduction to spirituality came in the summer of 1968 after I read Paramahansa Yogananda's Autobiography of a Yogi and started meditating. By the time I returned to college in September, my world had turned upside down. My previous values and ambitions had vanished and I was looking for a ...
Views: 3008(1 vote) - The World's Most Unusual Therapist - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Joe VitaleTwo years ago, I heard about a therapist in Hawaii who cured a complete ward of criminally insane patients--without ever seeing any of them. The psychologist would study an inmate's chart and then look within himself to see how he created that person's illness. As he improved himself, the ...
Views: 1342 - Echoes of Emptiness - Gradual and Sudden - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2012 from Jacob Newell© Jacob Newell (Gu Shen Yu Daoshi) When it comes to cultivating qi, there is no question that Laozi suggests we take a gradual approach. “A tree too large to embrace starts as a tiny shoot; a 9-story terrace starts as a mound of earth; the journey of 1,000 li happens under the feet” (Ch. ...
Views: 1402(1 vote) - The Satisfaction of Living Simply - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockYears ago I lived a complicated life. I had a Porsche, a beautiful wife, three kids, a Tudor home in a posh Cleveland suburb and all the bills and headaches to go with it. And even though I had it made, something always seemed to be missing no matter how good it got. Within two years after ...
Views: 1815(1 vote) - Life Crisis as a Turning Point ~ Find the Resilience to Grow and Thrive in Difficult Times - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2014 from Dr. Mary Beth FordLife faces us with our vulnerability on a daily basis. We struggle to exert control. Often we resist change and prolong a crisis. Difficult times offer opportunity for growth and renewal, as well as depression and despair. These insights, drawn from science and nature, can help us meet ...
Views: 3512(4 votes) - Reaching The Depths of Consciousness in Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"In meditation you are not moving in a linear line going from one place to another. Rather you are moving deeper into this moment. So the most important part of meditation, if you are practicing the path of awareness is to allow yourself to rest in this moment. To allow ...
Views: 1021(1 vote) - Jesus Meets Muhammad (Thoughts on The Resurrection) - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: Jesus Meets Muhammad (on The Resurrection) “Conversations”, a “fascinating Discussion” between Jesus and Muhammad Tags: (key words): Christianity, Islam, Jesus, Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Muhammed, the Resurrection, faiths, unity of religions, spiritual growth Web sites: ...
Views: 901 - Four Critical Questions to Ask On Your Spiritual Journey - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Michael HoareThis inherent feeling of wanting more is the very essence of our being. It helps us continue moving down the path on our journey of discovering who we are (beyond the outside designations of male or female, black or white, accountant, physical education teacher, etc.), why are we here (what is ...
Views: 4353 - What are Animal Spirit Guides & How you can meet them? - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2011 from Heather MasonAnimal spirit guides are a shamanic tradition that means everything is alive and carries with it power and wisdom. Animal spirit guides are able to teach, guide and help heal us. They offer help to empower us in life. An animal spirit guide has attributes similar to our characteristics and it ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - ***Three Prerequisites to Succeed in Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneThe purpose of meditation is to help us realize union with God and our God Self (also called: Monad or Mighty I AM Presence or Eternal Self). The purpose of meditation is to reveal our True Self. We are one with God – always have been, always will be, and are so right now. We are our God ...
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